Arkansas Courthouse Dress Code & Attire Rules (2026)

Short answer: Clean, non-ripped dark jeans are generally accepted for jurors and traffic court visitors, but shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, and slides are prohibited across nearly all 3 courthouses in Arkansas. Updated 2026-11-04

All 3 county courthouses in Arkansas enforce judicial decorum dress codes: shorts, flip-flops, tank tops, halter tops, pajamas, and hats are prohibited in courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may refuse entry or reset your hearing if you are improperly dressed. Arkansas circuit courthouses vary by county sheriff directive; several major courthouses restrict general public phones while exempting jurors and officers of the court.

County Courthouse	City	Courtroom dress code	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Pulaski County Pulaski County Courthouse (Little Rock) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Pulaski County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Little Rock	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Benton County Benton County Courthouse (Bentonville) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Benton County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Bentonville	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated
Washington County Washington County Courthouse (Fayetteville) “Courtroom Decorum Order (Washington County): "Business casual required. No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, pajamas, or clothing with offensive graphics. Hats must be removed upon entering courtrooms. Judges and bailiffs may deny entry or reschedule appearances for inappropriate attire."”	Fayetteville	Strict decorum: No shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or hats	No lockers	Free Validated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you wear jeans or shorts to court in Arkansas?

Clean, non-ripped dark jeans are generally accepted for jurors and traffic court visitors, but shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, and slides are prohibited across nearly all 3 courthouses in Arkansas.

How is this courthouse policy data verified?

We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.